ODOT Requests Public Comment on Roundabout Designs at Two Allen County Intersections

LIMA, Ohio – ODOT District 1 is planning to enhance safety by constructing roundabouts at two intersections west of the city of Lima in Allen County: 

• State Route 117 and Kemp Road
• State Route 501 and Ft. Amanda Road

Studies show that replacing a two-way stop intersection with a roundabout results in a nearly 90% reduction in fatal and serious injury crashes. Roundabouts reduce crashes and crash severity by lowering vehicle speeds and minimizing conflict points.

The public is encouraged to share their thoughts on the proposed design alternatives for both intersections by January 9, 2026. Comments regarding both projects will be accepted at any time, but those received by the deadline will be included in the official public input summary report. Public input will help shape the final design.

State Route 117 and Kemp Road

Project details

In 2024 ODOT initiated a safety study for the State Route 117 and Kemp Road intersection which recommended a roundabout to enhance safety.  Following a thorough evaluation of roundabout design options, ODOT recommends a single-lane elliptical roundabout positioned southeast of the intersection. This design minimizes right-of-way and utility impacts while optimizing entry angles for safe and efficient navigation. Construction cost is estimated at $2.7 million.

Funding

ODOT completed a review of the intersection and applied for safety funding. The project was awarded funding for construction in 2029 through Ohio’s Highway Safety Program (HSIP).

Preferred alternative

Learn more

Visit the project webpage view the design alternatives, the safety and feasibility studies, and to submit feedback: transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/122787

Project manager: Robert Mooney

Phone: 419-999-6987

Email: robert.mooney@dot.ohio.gov

State Route 501 and Fort Amanda Road

Project details

In 2024 ODOT initiated a safety study for the State Route 501 and Fort Amanda Road intersection which recommended a roundabout to enhance safety.  Following a thorough evaluation of roundabout design options, ODOT recommended a single lane, centered circular roundabout positioned southeast of the intersection. This design is the best all-around choice for safety, cost, and design. Construction cost is estimated at $2.1 million.

Funding

ODOT completed a review of the intersection and applied for safety funding. The project was awarded funding for construction in 2029 through Ohio’s Highway Safety Program (HSIP).

Preferred alternative

Learn more

Visit the project webpage view the design alternatives, the safety and feasibility studies, and to submit feedback:

 transportation.ohio.gov/projects/projects/122791

Project manager: Robert Mooney

Phone: 419-999-6987

Email: robert.mooney@dot.ohio.gov

How to provide feedback

The public is asked to provide feedback on both projects. Submit comments by Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, to be included in the public input summary report.

• Use the comment form on the project website or contact the project manager directly (see above).
• Requests for interpretation service or reasonable accommodation may be submitted through the project website or by contacting the project manager.

Right-of-way and property acquisition

Permanent and temporary (just for construction) right-of-way will likely be needed for the construction of the project. If right-of-way acquisition is necessary, a real estate representative will contact property owners directly at a later date to discuss the right-of-way needs and the acquisition process.